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flag A Indian farmer’s son, Akshay Patil, rose from poverty via tug-of-war, earning a government job and now coaching at the Khelo India Beach Games 2026.

flag Akshay Patil, a farmer’s son from Kolhapur, India, overcame poverty through tug-of-war, starting with a school trial that waived his tuition. flag After nearly two decades of competition, including a junior World Cup silver and multiple national medals, he secured a government job in 2021 under the sports quota, enabling him to support his family and launch a dairy business. flag Now 29, he serves as assistant coach for Maharashtra at the Khelo India Beach Games 2026, crediting mentorship from former weightlifter Madhavi Patil. flag His story highlights tug-of-war’s growing recognition in India, supported by initiatives like Khelo India, and offers hope for rural athletes through sports-based career pathways.

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